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Health-Promotion Intervention Increases Self-Reported Physical Activity in Sub-Saharan African University Students: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study

G. Anita HeerenSt. Joseph's University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USACorrespondence[email protected]
ORCID Iconhttp://orcid.org/0000-0001-7376-1132
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John B. Jemmott IIISt. Joseph's University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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C. Show MarangeUniversity of Fort Hare, Alice, South Africa
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Arnold Rumosa GwazeUniversity of Fort Hare, Alice, South Africa
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Jesca Mercy BatidziraiUniversity of Fort Hare, Alice, South Africa;University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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Zolani NgwaneHaverford College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Andrew MandeyaHaverford College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Joanne C. TylerHaverford College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Pages 297-305 | Published online: 04 Aug 2017

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